A long drive north to International Falls led to a slow start for the Detroit Lakes boys' hockey team Saturday, as the Broncos exacted a little revenge on the Lakers by the score of 7-1.

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Prior to Saturday's game, the Lakers (8-12-1) posted a 3-2 upset over International Falls in Detroit Lakes a couple of weeks ago, but this time around, the Broncos (10-8-4) laid claim to a 5-0 lead before DL could score.

The shots on goal were pretty even through the game, as the home team outshot DL 27-21, but the Broncos were more efficient on power plays, going 2-3, while the Lakers were 0-5.

Laker forward Connor Collins broke up the shutout 3:18 into the third period, as each of Ryan Deconcini and Austin Rusness dished out assists.

For I-Falls, Erik Lassila posted five points, including a hat trick with two assists, while Lucas Debenedet had two goals and two assists.

Jackson Vollom added an assist and score, with Jakob Ettestad starting it all up with a tally six minutes into the first period.

MacKenzie Steele took the loss in net with 20 saves, while Wesley Gunnerson had 20 saves, as well, in the victory.